Faridabad New Town railway station explained

Faridabad New Town
Type:Indian Railways station
Style:Indian Railways
Address:Bata Flyover, New Industrial Township, Faridabad, Haryana
Elevation:204m (669feet)
Line:Agra–Delhi chord
Structure:Standard on ground
Platform:3
Tracks:4
Parking:No
Bicycle:No
Electrified:1982–85
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:Northern Railways
Status:Functioning
Map Type:India Haryana#India

Faridabad New Town Railway Station is on the Agra–Delhi chord. It is located in Faridabad district in the Indian state of Haryana. It serves Faridabad and surrounding areas.

History

The Agra–Delhi chord was opened in 1904.[1] Some parts of it were relaid during the construction of New Delhi (inaugurated in 1927–28).[2]

Electrification

The Faridabad–Mathura–Agra section was electrified in 1982–85.[3]

Suburban railway

Faridabad New Town is part of the Delhi Suburban Railway and is served by EMU trains.[4]

Passengers

Faridabad New Town railway station handles around 129,000 passengers every day.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IR History: Part III (1900–1947). IRFCA. 6 July 2013 .
  2. Web site: A fine balance of luxury and care . Hindusthan Times, 6 July 2013 . 2 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130602112944/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/TopStories/A-fine-balance-of-luxury-and-care/Article1-723880.aspx . 2 June 2013 . dmy-all .
  3. Web site: History of Electrification. IRFCA. 6 July 2013.
  4. Web site: Delhi Suburban Railways . Metro trains . 7 July 2013 . 31 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131231195302/http://www.metrotrains.in/2012/01/delhi-suburban-railways.html . dead .
  5. Web site: Faridabad New Town (FDN). Indian Rail Enquiry. 6 July 2013.